If you or someone you know has been injured on, in or by a bus, contact a bus accident lawyer experienced in handling these claims.  At the Southern California Legal Group, we have an agressive bus lawyer who strives to obtain the maximum compensation for each of our clients.  For a qualified bus accident attorney in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino County areas, contact us today.

Bus Accident Statistics

As traffic congestion in Southern California continues to rise, commuters across the Southland increasingly rely on public transportation, which has led to an alarming increase in the number of bus-related injuries and deaths in recent years. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, nearly 20,000 people were injured in bus accidents in 2002.

Bus Accident Injuries

The principal causes of bus related accidents consist of driver negligence, dangerous roadways and weather conditions, inadequate security, defective products and improper maintenance. Injuries which result from bus related accidents include, but are not limited to brain and spinal cord injuries; sprains; fractures; abrasions; internal and soft tissue injuries; burn injuries; and just about every other injury associated with the operation of other motorized vehicles, including death.

While liability in bus accident cases is sometimes governed by the common carrier standard, affording passengers a greater duty of safety, busses operated by local governments are subject to different rules when it comes to establishing liability and these types of cases are often vigorously defended. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been injured in a bus related accident, it is important to seek the advice of an attorney with expertise in handling claims against bus companies and drivers.

What To Do If You're Involved In A Bus Accident

If you are involved in a bus accident, the primary concern is your well being and the most important thing to do is call emergency response to request both medical and police assistance. Do not leave the scene of the accident or attempt to move your vehicle unless you can safely do so. If you have a camera on your cell phone, take pictures of where the vehicles came to rest and of any visible damage.

Next, attempt to locate and obtain contact information for those individuals who witnessed the accident. Exchange insurance information and driver license information with the other party. Most accidents will cause you to incur some trauma. Out of caution, it is always best to seek medical assistance following an accident as physiological responses such as shock can mask pain or injuries which can be lessened if promptly attended to. Adhere to any instructions given at discharge and be sure to follow up with your family physician shortly thereafter.

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Southern California Bus Accident Law Firm

Our team of professionals aggressively pursue compensation for victims of bus accidents. At the Southern California Legal Group, we offer free consultations and will be happy to offer advice on the immediate steps that you can take to protect your rights so you can obtain the maximum compensation from any negligent parties. To speak with an attorney who understands your needs, contact the Southern California Legal Group today at (800) 609-4066 or (909) 544-4988 or click here to contact a Bus Accident Lawyer.

Additional Areas Served

The bus crash lawyers at the Southern California Legal Group offer professional representation to clients throughout Southern California, the Inland Empire, Inland Valley, and San Bernardino County, including Upland, Pomona, Ontario, Claremont, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Bernardino, Chino Hills, Chino and Rialto. 

Our team  of professionals also represents clients throughout Riverside County, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Norco, Temecula, Murrieta, Indio, Hemet, Menifee, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Perris, Palm Springs and Lake Elsinore.

Orange County including, Aliso Viejo,  Lake Forest,  Anaheim,  La Palma, Brea, Los Alamitos, Buena Park, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Cypress, Orange, Dana Point, Placentia, Fountain Valley,  Rancho Santa Margarita, Fullerton, San Clemente, Garden Grove, San Juan Capistrano, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Stanton, Laguna Hills, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Villa Park, Laguna Woods, Westminster, La Habra, Yorba Linda also served.

Los Angeles County areas served include Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Burbank, City of Industry, Claremont, Covina, Culver City, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Monterey Park, Hollywood, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Reseda, San Dimas, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Universal City, Van Nuys, Whittier, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach.

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